Samhain Forever

It's Halloween, and the sun is shining here. Looks like Connecticut got pretty slammed with a big snowstorm last night, which is unfortunate. I hope that this didn't cut too much into anyone's celebrations! But on the other hand, better to be safe. Samhain (I can't get out of the habit of thinking in terms of the old pagan name for it, and thinking of it in terms of a sabbat) seems to remind me that I'm not in New England any more, strange as it may seem. Why today, of all days, when I've been here for a couple months already? I tend to think it's because of the cultural emphasis put on this particular day- not that there's anything wrong with that- it's fun, and most people are looking for an excuse to have a good time anyway! But I do feel kind of detached from everything I know out here- perhaps this is why the dirt from the grave of an ancestor is said to be more potent than just regular graveyard dirt in spells. Perhaps also, when you live all your life in one particular area, you become kind of in tune with the place, and learn to draw on the power of that place. But at any rate, I'll be back home in good old high-cost-of-living Connecticut before too long, and will be done here in good time. It has, however, made me realize how fortunate I am to find myself in the situation I'm in, and realize that no matter what happens, I'll still be standing when the storm has passed, whatever that storm may be.
But at any rate, enjoy this Samhain, remember those who have gone before us- this life is but the tip of the iceberg, it seems. Not that there's such a better life beyond death, I don't know, not being dead, but more often than not there's a great deal more going on than meets our everyday eyes! And we, the people, are also much more than we seem- perhaps even to ourselves! In the oracle deck The Hidden Path is a card named "Cthonic Roots", showing a picture of a tree with roots extending deep into the ground. This is a very good analogy for our own position in this world- we too have deep roots, and a good deal more to us than we see, show other people, or in some cases, are even aware of. The further down you go, the more you find you're connected to everything else in the world. So enjoy today, and hold onto hope for tomorrow, and remember, we're all in it together! Happy Samhain, everyone!